Month: April 2025

Remembering Ruby: Ruby and the Stink Bug

Ruby's Reflections| 4 Comments

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I really try to appreciate every living creature and try not to harm even the ones that I’d rather not see inside my home. I gently evacuate spiders, and I try to relocate crickets. But when it comes to stink bugs, all bets are off. Even though these nasty little critters actually play a somewhat redeeming role in ecosystems, I simply can’t bring myself to catch and release them. When I saw the first stink bug of the season the other day, I immediately remembered the time when my little Ruby had a much too close encounter with one.Continue Reading

Sunday Quotes: Let it Rain

Sunday Purrs| 5 Comments

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I don’t usually feel like I need to offer up explanations as to why I chose a particular quote for any given Sunday, but I thought maybe today’s quote does require a few more words.

We live in challenging times, and some days, you may feel like giving up. To me, this quote is not about giving up, but rather, a reminder that, just like we can’t stop the rain, we can’t control everything that happens in the world. But, we can choose how we respond. And we can let the rain remind us that even rainy days end eventually.

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The Best Diet for Cats with Diabetes

Feline Health, Feline Nutrition| 1 Comment

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Feline diabetes is a growing concern among cat parents. While the exact cause of diabetes isn’t always clear, obesity is a significant risk factor. Other factors include genetic predisposition, increased age, and the use of steroids to treat other illnesses. Managing diabetes in cats involves a multi-faceted approach, with diet being a key component. A carefully controlled diet can significantly improve your cat’s blood sugar levels, overall health, and quality of life.Continue Reading

Protect Your Cat’s Smile With 1TDC

Feline Health| 4 Comments

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Maintaining your cat’s dental health is one of the most important things you can do as a cat parent. Oral health support you can do at home can considerably reduce the number of times your cat will need a dental cleaning or other procedure under anesthesia – and don’t we all want to avoid that? Recently, I had the pleasure of discussing feline dental health with Dr. James Anthony, a renowned veterinary dentist. Our conversation unveiled an interesting discovery: using 1-TDC® both before and after a dental cleaning can make a profound difference in a cat’s oral health.Continue Reading

Remembering Ruby on the 6th Annual Tortoiseshell Cat Appreciation Day

Feline Lifestyle, Ruby's Reflections| 10 Comments

Zorbium Pain Medication for Cats: Sacrificing Safety for Convenience?

Feline Health| 6 Comments

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Last week, I worked with Bobby, a seven-year-old beautiful tabby. His mom Mary contacted me after Bobby had a tooth extraction. She was extremely concerned once she brought him home. Bobby was pacing constantly, only interrupted by occasional 15-minute breaks during which he would lie down, but never close his eyes. He acted hungry, but wouldn’t eat. He didn’t sleep at all. Mary suspected that he was having a reaction to Zorbium, a long-acting transdermal pain medication that provides continuous pain relief for four days.Continue Reading

Allegra’s World: 15th Adoption Anniversary

Allegra's World| 22 Comments